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Fragrance / 2025

Ghawali

Closer Apart

Name: Closer Apart
Brand: Ghawali
Rating: 7.1 (3 reviews)

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7.1/ 103 ratings

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Woody

Fragrance / 2025

Ghawali

Closer Apart

UNISEX

7.1/ 103 ratings

WoodyFruity

Fresh

Sweet

amber

Released: 2025
Family: Woody
Perfumer: Hamid Merati-Kashani, Philippine Courtière
Origin: Saudi Arabia
Price range: Premium

Get to know the fragrance

Inside the scent.

The notes

Base notes

Ambrocenide®

Other recorded notes

Rose Cedarwood Musk Mandarin Ginger Caramel Lavender Pear Ambrocenide (Woody ambery)

Notes describe scent impressions. Unclassified notes stay separate from the pyramid.

The character

Woody

Fruity

Fresh

Sweet

amber

caramel

fresh spicy

lavender

Recorded accords. Strength is shown only where it is available.

How it wears

Performance

How it wears

Longevity6.0 / 10

Sillage2.0 / 10

Value6.0 / 10

Community votes

Seasons

Spring

Summer

Autumn

Winter

Day100%

Night50%

Audience skew

Male34%
Female33%
Unisex33%

By scent profile

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Scent match84%

Shares rose, musk, ginger; Woody, Fruity, Fresh accords

Shares musk; Woody, Fruity accords

Premium

Shares musk; Woody, Sweet, amber accords; both WOODY

Shares rose, musk; Fruity, Fresh accords

Shares cedarwood, musk; Woody, Sweet, fresh spicy accords

Shares lavender; Sweet, amber, lavender accords

Premium

Shares caramel; Woody, Sweet, amber accords; both WOODY

Shares musk; Woody accord

Shares rose, musk, ginger; Fresh, fresh spicy accords

Shares rose, musk, ginger; Woody, Sweet, amber accords

Shares rose, mandarin; Woody, Sweet, amber accords

Premium

Woody, Sweet, amber accords

Ratings & reviews

Community

7.1/10

Very Good

3 ratings

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About Ghawali

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The people behind the scent

The perfumers

Hamid Merati-Kashani

"Middle Eastern luxury is a great source of inspiration. Everything is bigger and more beautiful..."

Philippine Courtière

It would be difficult to fit Philippine into any category. A Parisian living in Dubai, a keen sportswoman and

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Closer Apart compared

Closer Apart vs The Icon Attitude Ghawali & Banderas

Frequently asked

What does Closer Apart by Ghawali smell like?+

Closer Apart by Ghawali features a layered composition Ambrocenide® in the base. The overall character is woody, fruity, fresh.

What are the notes in Closer Apart?+

Base notes: Ambrocenide®.

Is Closer Apart for men or women?+

Closer Apart by Ghawali is designed for both men and women (unisex).

Who created Closer Apart?+

Closer Apart was created by Hamid Merati-Kashani and Philippine Courtière for Ghawali.

When was Closer Apart released?+

Closer Apart by Ghawali was launched in 2025.

What fragrances are similar to Closer Apart?+

Fragrances similar to Closer Apart include Closer Apart Hair Mist by Ghawali, Closeness by Pleasing, Last Date by Ghawali, Come Closer by Kalmellow, based on shared notes and scent profile.

Closer Apart by Ghawali is a Citrus Aromatic fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Closer Apart was launched in 2025. Closer Apart was created by Hamid Merati-Kashani and Philippine Courtière. Top notes are Pear, Ginger and Mandarin; middle notes are Caramel, Lavender and Rose; base notes are Ambrocenide, Musk and Cedarwood. Closer Apart by Ghawali presents a contemporary blend of fresh sophistication and warm opulence, drawing inspiration from the timeless elegance of F. Scott Fitzgerald's *The Great Gatsby*. The fragrance opens with vibrant citrus and spicy accents before unfolding into a floral-heartened gourmand core, anchored by woody-musky foundations. Its composition reflects modern niche perfumery trends while maintaining wearability through balanced contrasts between zesty top notes and creamy base elements.